trevligt att träffas
trevligt att träffas is the Swedish way to say nice to meet you.
This phrase is a polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'pleasant to meet'. The word trevligt means pleasant, att means to and träffas means meet each other.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
You can use the more informal Kul att träffa dig or Kul att träffas in casual settings. Kul att träffas literally means 'fun to meet'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb träffas is a reciprocal form, which means it functions as 'to meet each other' rather than 'to meet you' specifically.
When do people say it?
When someone says trevligt att träffas, a common and natural response is to say Detsamma, which means 'the same to you' or 'likewise'.
Did you know?
- The verb träffa (the root of träffas) can also mean 'to hit' or 'to strike' something, such as a target. This links the idea of 'meeting' someone to the idea of 'striking' a point of contact.
- In Swedish, the word trevlig is used for much more than 'nice' and is the root of trevlighetskultur, a cultural concept referring to a social desire for harmony and avoiding conflict.
- In Sweden, saying trevligt att träffas is often accompanied by a firm handshake and direct eye contact, which is considered a sign of sincerity and equality.
Examples in context
- "Salas." "Farid." "Trevligt att träffas.""Salas." "Farid." "Nice to meet you."This example shows the phrase used in a brief introduction.Tatoeba #10686393 by Pineapple, translation #8761576 by Amastan
- Trevligt att träffas.Nice to meet you.This is a standalone use of the phrase.Tatoeba #2456850 by Ricardo14, translation #499617 by Shishir
- Det var trevligt att träffas.It was nice to meet you.
Example conversation
Karl and Linnea are meeting at a coffee shop for a business meeting.
- KarlHej, jag är Karl.Hi, I am Karl.
- LinneaHej, jag heter Linnea. Trevligt att träffas!Hi, my name is Linnea. Nice to meet you!
- KarlTrevligt att träffas, Linnea.Nice to meet you, Linnea.
- LinneaSka vi sätta oss?Shall we sit down?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry trevligt att träffas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
